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  • Nelly, Ashanti Admit To “Hating” Each Other

    Ashanti and Nelly opened up about their rocky past and plans for the future in a new reality series that follows their life as partners and parents.

  • Minnesota Lawmaker Assassinated In Politically Motivated Attack

    Melissa Hortman was killed in a politically driven shooting in Minnesota that also left John Hoffman wounded as protests erupted nationwide.

  • Cardi B Fears Donald Trump’s Dislike For Her Could Fuel Mass Deportations

    Cardi B warned that her criticism of Donald Trump could provoke more deportations and condemned his use of military force.

  • Method Man Slanging Marijuana Worldwide With New Deal

    Method Man is bringing his TICAL cannabis seeds to Europe, expanding his weed brand into a global player in the marijuana market.

  • Jaeo Draftpick: From EPMD, Rakim & De La Soul To Long Island’s New Era

    Jaeo Draftpick breaks down his rise from Long Island struggles to London stages, a new hit single, and launching his own dispensary—all powered by Hip-Hop.

  • 50 Cent Continues To Transform Shreveport With BizCamp Initiative

    50 Cent launched BizCamp in Shreveport this week as part of his plan to train youth and revitalize the city through film and entrepreneurship.

  • 50 Cent Clowns Gloria Allred After State Bar Opens Investigation Into Legal Practices

    50 Cent roasted Gloria Allred on Instagram after news broke that the California State Bar is investigating her firm over alleged misconduct with former clients.

  • Slick Rick Returns With Nas & Idris Elba On First Album In Over 25 Years

    Slick Rick breaks his decades-long silence with Victory, a star-studded visual album executive-produced by Idris Elba and featuring Nas.

  • Kanye West Makes Surprise Appearance At Diddy Trial As “Freak-Off” Rumors Intensify

    Kanye West’s unexpected visit to Diddy’s trial turned heads as online speculation tied him to disturbing “freak off” claims described by a key witness.

  • Murs Has Been Teasing Retirement For Months—But His Rap Skills Say Something Else

    Murs may be teasing retirement but with his pen still sharp and performances elite the Hip-Hop community isn’t ready to believe it’s truly the end.

  • Roddy Ricch Returns As The “Underdog” On His New Single

    Roddy Ricch lends his services to the upcoming F1 film with the soundtrack’s new single, “Underdog”. Produced by d.a. got that dope, the L.A. rapper boasts his success and his hunger for more. “Poppin’ out, sayin’ I ain’t great, who? / Biscayne drive, I cut off my roof / You know how I’m comin’, it’s take two / Tell a nigga, “Get out the way” / Four by four, big Phantom / They thought I was cancelled, I piped up The post Roddy Ricch Returns As The “Underdog” On His New Single first appeared on Rap Radar.

  • Gunna “Won’t Stop” On His New Single

    Gunna rolls out his upcoming album with a first taste from the forthcoming project with “Won’t Stop”. With his go-to producer Gunna behind the boards, Gunna proceeds to emphasizes his everlasting grind over a hard-knocking production. “Land in the A, hit the office, I got a new offer that I gotta read,” he raps”. “I’m the same one, took the top off on one of the rappers that got ’em intrigued / Sittin’ back, lit in the summer, I’m comin’ The post Gunna “Won’t Stop” On His New Single first appeared on Rap Radar.

  • Chris Brown Unveils His “Holy Blindfold” On New Single

    Chris Brown just kicked off his Breezy Bowl World Tour, and has just now released his new single, “Holy Blindfold”. Co-produced by The Monsters & Strangerz, Jonathan Bellion, and Tenroc, Breezy sings about falling head over heels over his paticular love. He sings, “Sex like the rain in the desert / She blazin’ hot as embers Euphoric touch, I’m floatin’ away / And watch the earth stop, at sun drop / Dead oceans, the heat dried out the river / The post Chris Brown Unveils His “Holy Blindfold” On New Single first appeared on Rap Radar.

  • Drake Lends A Feature On Smiley’s “2 Mazza”

    Smiley commissions Drake on his new release, “2 Mazza”, which pulls up alongside its music video. Directed by Zong Li, the OVO artists flex inside Ontario’s Go Place day spa while recalling their humbling beginnings in The 6. “Me, I’m the 6 God, Bob is a bulldog, both could have been at Gonzaga, nigga / Some nights I wanna cut ’cause the city’s been hot like lava,” claims Drizzy, while Smiley adds, “I’m still drinkin’ bottles with you (Yes), I still The post Drake Lends A Feature On Smiley’s “2 Mazza” first appeared on Rap Radar.

  • Lil Wayne Adds “Momma Don’t Worry” With Future & Lil Baby For The Carter VI Bonus Track

    Lil Wayne continues to reup his Tha Carter VI album with another bonus record, “Momma Don’t Worry” featuring Future and Lil Baby. Produced by ATL Jacob and RushDee, Lil Baby opens up the track with an introspective verse. He begins, “Told Momma, “Don’t worry, you know you raised a hard body” / Granny called the other day, said, “Don’t scratch ’cause God got you”.” Future holds it down on the hook (“Momma, don’t worry, I got my pistol / I’m The post Lil Wayne Adds “Momma Don’t Worry” With Future & Lil Baby For The Carter VI Bonus Track first appeared on Rap Radar.

  • Nicki Minaj Hops On Lil Wayne’s “Banned From No”

    Fresh off the release of Lil Wayne’s Tha Carter VI, Lil Wayne re-ups the long-awaited album with newly added bonus track, “Banned From No (Remix)” featuring Nicki Minaj. On the track, Tunechi keeps his witty bars intact. “Woah now, one shot, knock his door down / Silеncer on, no sound, catch him with his nose down and wipe it / This gamе is a bitch, you gotta pipe it ‘fore you wife it / Nothin’ gettin’ between me and and The post Nicki Minaj Hops On Lil Wayne’s “Banned From No” first appeared on Rap Radar.

  • 2 Chainz Recollects His Come Up In “Not The Same” Video with Ne-Yo

    In support of his upcoming film, Red Clay, 2 Chainz releases the soundtrack’s latest single, “Not The Same” featuring Ne-Yo. Directed by Howard Ross, the Atlanta rapper touches on perseverance and his come up during a gathering at a house in the city’s boondocks. “Niggas had that garbage ass weed, I had the trash can / Playaz Circle for life, nigga, never forget it,” he raps alongside Ne-Yo and an abundance of eye-candy. He continues, “5540, we was handling business The post 2 Chainz Recollects His Come Up In “Not The Same” Video with Ne-Yo first appeared on Rap Radar.

  • BET Awards 2025 Recap

    BET celebrated the past year’s biggest musical artists and accomplishments at the 25th annual BET Awards on Monday (Jun. 9) at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles. Kendrick Lamar took home the most wins during the ceremony including Best Hip Hop Male Artist, Album Of The Year for GNX, Video Of The Year for “Not Like Us”, and Video Director of The Year with Dave Free. For a record-extended eighth time, K.Dot won Best Collaboration for his “Luther” collaboration with SZA. The post BET Awards 2025 Recap first appeared on Rap Radar.

  • Larry June & Cardo Got Wings Keep It Moving With Their “On The Unda” Single

    Larry June and producer Cardo Got Wings keep are still on their forthcoming album’s campaign run with their new drop, “On The Unda”. While enjoying the striking views from a lake house with friends, Larry flows effortlessly over Cardo’s mellow beat. “What would I smoke / A paper or a leaf / ’96 Impala sliding down the street,” raps Good Job Larry. “On The Unda” follows the Larry June and Cardo Got Wings’ previous single “Black Man” and are both The post Larry June & Cardo Got Wings Keep It Moving With Their “On The Unda” Single first appeared on Rap Radar.

  • GloRilla’s All For Love On Her New “Typa” Song

    GloRilla’s back with a brand new single, “Typa.” Over a flip of Keyshia Cole’s 2005 hit, “Love”, Glo breaks down her type of thug loving. “Yeah, I love me a trappin’-ass, dark skinned country-ass,” she begins. “Got it out the mud, 6’1″, ol’ thug-ass / Talk real slick, big dick, big gun-ass / Pick a bitch up when we fuck, ol’ strong-ass, nigga.” The release has since been accompanied with its music video directed by Benny Boom and co-starring Keyshia The post GloRilla’s All For Love On Her New “Typa” Song first appeared on Rap Radar.